Professional Knowledge - Chemistry

Synopsis

Designed for science teachers, this episode of Professional Knowledge uncovers the latest chemistry research which could affect our lives in the near future.Chemist, Dr Andrea Sella, talks about how different aspects of chemistry will change the way we live, on everything from nanotechnology to sustainable fuels. At the NSQI Centre, Bristol, a vibration-free building has been constructed, meaning that scientists can study molecular level. In Exeter, a material called "graphene" looks set to change the world of electronics, enabling flexible electronics and quantum computers. Finally, Dr Terry Kee talks about his research and how life forms at a chemical level. He then goes on to explain a way of producing sustainable hydrogen.
(30 minutes)

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2010

Year of production

2010

Subjects

Chemistry

Keywords

applied chemistry; chemistry teaching; electronic engineering; hydrogen; materials science; molecular dynamics; scientific research; graphene

Online availability

URI

http://www.teachers.tv/videos/chemistry

Delivery

Streamed/Download

Distributor

Name

Teachers’ TV

Email

info@teachers.tv

Web

http://www.teachers.tv/ External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7182 7430

Address

6-18 Berners Street
London
W1T 3LN

Notes

Funded by the Department for Education, Teachers’ TV was a producer and supplier of over 3,600 free videos and lesson resources to support the professional development of anyone working in school, enabling them to widen their skills, develop their practice, and connect with others in the field. Previously broadcast on digital television, the service became exclusively online from 31 August 2010, with programmes being available for free online viewing or download. Thge DfE terminated the contract with Teachers TV and delivery via the website ceased on 29 April 2011, with the programmes being offered to educational distributors free online delivery. Further details from the DfE website Until 29 April 2011 programmes from Teachers Television were streamed on the website and available for download to registered users (free registration). Programmes are aimed at primary and secondary school teachers in all subject areas, as well as headteachers and governors, and include observation of teaching sessions, materials for use in the classroom and discussion of issues relevant to education. Teachers TV was funded by the Department for Education but the contract ended in April 2011 and the programmes are being offered to educational distributors to deliver free at the point of use from their websites. Details of which titles are available in this way are on the DfE website http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/toolsandinitiatives/teacherstv